Building a community for training future scientists in kidney, urologic, and blood diseases
Official title: Network Core
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11168861 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people training to become experts in kidney, urologic, and blood diseases connect and support each other better, so they can learn more effectively and eventually create new treatments that could help patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $52,431 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK140919-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11168861 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals affected by kidney, urologic, or hematologic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with unrelated health conditions or those not affected by kidney, urologic, or blood diseases may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a supportive network for trainees in the fields of kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases. It aims to enhance collaboration and engagement among trainees through the development of a virtual platform, networking activities, and a mentoring system. By fostering a sense of community, the program seeks to improve the training experience and prepare the next generation of scientists to innovate in these critical areas of health. Patients may benefit indirectly as these trained scientists work towards advancements in treatments and care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and outcomes for patients suffering from kidney, urologic, and blood diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in building research communities have shown success in enhancing training and collaboration among scientists, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shnorhavorian, Margarett — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Shnorhavorian, Margarett
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.